Today we begin the countdown to Jimmie Johnson's record-setting fourth consecutive NASCAR points championship. The beginning of the countdown is also known as the Daytona 500. ...more

February 15, 2009

Burt Wood fell in love with basset hounds several years ago. The long-eared, droopy-eyed, short-legged dogs are a popular choice among dog owners. ...more

February 15, 2009

The massive economic stimulus package approved by Congress dramatically ramps up spending for a broad array of social programs for needy Americans in a way not seen since the launch of the Great Society programs. ...more

February 15, 2009

Many of the Suncoast's top youth soccer players will hit fields in four different locations this weekend to kick off the fourth annual Score at the Shore Winter showcase. ...more

February 14, 2009

"A government big enough to give you everything you want is strong enough to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson ...more

February 13, 2009

Longtime WFLA, News Channel 8, reporter Rod Challenger is retiring today after 30 years at the NBC affiliate. ...more

February 13, 2009

Longtime WFLA, Channel 8, reporter Rod Challenger is retiring Friday after 30 years at the NBC affiliate. Challenger, 65, manager of News Channel 8's Pinellas Bureau, says he wants to travel and spend more time with his family. ...more

February 12, 2009

The global economic downturn that has touched so many areas of society now threatens romance. Valentine's Day approaches, the day when Cupid meets commerce, and even the poorest of paramours is expected to come up with a present. ...more

February 11, 2009

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's economic recovery plan has passed the Senate and is on its way to difficult House-Senate negotiations. ...more

February 10, 2009

The United Food Bank is still tallying up the figures, but it appears a fundraiser featuring celebrity chef Jon Ashton brought in at least $40,000. The venue, the Trinkle center on Hillsborough Community College's Plant City campus, was packed Saturday as Ashton entertained with wit and a cooking demonstration. Ashton, a frequent guest on NBC's "Today" show, also helped auction sports memorabilia. ...more

February 10, 2009